Savo Heleta Nails Darfur

Posted on November 21, 2008
Filed Under Darfur | 13 Comments

… I mean the Muslim and Arab hypocrisy in regards to the Darfur conflict. He succinctly says what I’ve been hammering across here for ages together with some active commenters.

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Muslim minority: Hey, there are Muslims getting killed in Darfur.

Muslim majority: Really? By the evil Joooz?

Muslim minority: No, by other Muslims.

Muslim majority: …

Is Vs “Is”

Posted on November 16, 2008
Filed Under General Thoughts | 9 Comments

““Is”, “is.” “is” — the idiocy of the word haunts me. If it were abolished, human thought might begin to make sense. I don’t know what anything “is”; I only know how it seems to me at this moment.” - Robert Anton Wilson

And on continues my battle with ways of figuring what is real Vs what is perceived. Go down the rabbit hole of epistemology, and I suspect you’ll never be the same again.

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Post on Stoning and Sharia Updated

Posted on November 11, 2008
Filed Under Islam | Leave a Comment

I received a number of legitimate critiques which I responded to. Please click here to read the important update.

Comments in this post are closed so please comment in the other updated post. Thanks.

Why Republicans Failed

Posted on November 11, 2008
Filed Under Elephants (R) | 9 Comments

This is the best post-election analysis of Elephants I’ve come across so far.

… John McCain lost because the country was suffering from Bush backlash, a reaction against a deeply damaged Republican brand, which had become associated with low and divisive attacks, arrogance and ineptitude in office.

… more troubling for Republicans is the fact that their base is shrinking: older traditionalist white voters in rural areas are not a growing demographic, almost by definition.  Preaching to this choir might draw populist crowds but it’s a long-term loser.

…  Great parties have to be willing to grow, and in the GOP’s case, become more diverse.  But if socially conservative activists and cynical play to the base politicians continue to impose rigid social conservative ideological litmus tests, the Republicans will be in the wilderness for a very long time.

Read it in its entirety.

Then of course, you have responding comments like these from some dude called Chuck Pelto attacking the author:

…obviously have no real grasp of Christianity. Let alone any bedrock form of morality.

And that my friends is one example of the rigid mentalities screwing up the Elephant party from within.

I’m not sure where the commenter stands on abortion but he sure does sound like those who want to ban it in all cases including rape and incest because you know, that’s what Christianity “demands.”

Less Sarah Palins please.

Women After Obama’s Victory

Posted on November 9, 2008
Filed Under Donkeys (D), Elephants (R) | 3 Comments

I received this short silly text message from a friend shortly after Obama was announced winner:

Women all over the world are shaving their pubic hair after Obama won the presidential election. Their message to the world?

“READ OUR LIPS - NO MORE BUSH”

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Drima Says Do NOT Worry. President Sarah Palin In 2012 Baby!

Posted on November 5, 2008
Filed Under Donkeys (D), Elephants (R), America, Democracy | 6 Comments

 Seriously, do NOT worry! :P

So What if Obama Is a Muslim AND an Arab?

Posted on November 3, 2008
Filed Under Donkeys (D), Elephants (R), America, Democracy | 16 Comments

Dear Campell Brown, thank you so much for stating the obvious.

13 Year Old Somali Victim of Rape Stoned to Death by al-Qaeda’s Cute Friends (Post Updated)

Posted on November 3, 2008
Filed Under Evil Terrorists, Female Species, Islam, Culture, Sex/Sexuality, Intoxication | 57 Comments

Warms up your heart, doesn’t it?

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A 13-year-old girl who said she had been raped was stoned to death in Somalia after being accused of adultery by Islamic militants, a human rights group said.

Dozens of men stoned Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow to death Oct. 27 in a stadium packed with 1,000 spectators in the southern port city of Kismayo, Amnesty International and Somali media reported, citing witnesses.

To all those idiots out there supporting al-Qaeda, this is the kind of shit you’re going to end up with if they ever get to rule your neighborhood.

I understand you may have your own “kinder” interpretation of Sharia, but the kind featured above is precisely what they’ll be busy shoving down our throats. I’m sure you’d love to see your daughters or sisters go through similar “holy” trials if they too get raped and can’t produce four witnesses to confirm that the crime took place, right?

Disgusting.

For the zillionth time, Sharia is NOT holy, and never will be. I speak in practical terms, because Sharia’s enforcement requires an initial interpretation of religious scriptures - both activities ultimately being the product of fallible humans, people just like you and me.

So please dear Muslims, don’t fear criticizing Sharia. Go ahead. Feel free to tear it apart where appropriate if you wish to do so, and if anyone pushes the “hey, how dare you criticize God’s law?” argument in your face, you know what to do.

Even God’s laws or so-called laws require interpretation, something which is inevitably exercised by imperfect, fallible bearded men (rarely women in case you haven’t noticed), many of whom are just power-hungry morons who hide behind a veil of piety to shield themselves from criticism.

Cool?

Now excuse me while I go and continue puking.

UPDATE: There are a number of legitimate questions from fellow (albeit traditionalist) Muslims which have popped up in the comments section. While I responded in a comment, I thought it would be better if I added it here in the post to make it more visible.

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Is Obama a Socialist?

Posted on November 1, 2008
Filed Under Donkeys (D), Elephants (R) | 15 Comments

He’s getting accused of being one from left and right… well, no, pretty much just from the right really.

Now here’s the thing. I am by no means an expert on complex economic issues but I’m certainly wondering how the accusation of Obama being a big fat socialist can have any real weight if he’s got the richest man in the world, billionaire Warren Buffet endorsing his economic plan. Heck, even Google’s CEO endorsed it, and let’s not forget the backing billionaire George Soros has been providing too.

So, Obama… a socialist or just a “lesser” capitalist who wants to bring about “corrective” measures?

Sudan: Chinese Oil Workers Kidnapped and Killed

Posted on October 30, 2008
Filed Under Sudan, Darfur, China | 2 Comments

In the grand scheme of things, China’s indirect involvement in the Darfur conflict deserves all the scrutiny it can get, but in the microcosm, this is completely uncalled for and unacceptable.

Sudan denied yesterday that they were killed during a rescue operation but Beijing said they were killed after clashes with Sudanese troops. Khartoum insists the kidnappers panicked when a helicopter hovered overhead.

Also, Sudan accused the Justice and Equality Movement of abduction and the killing, while the rebels dismissed the accusations saying Misseriya people were behind the murder.

It’s still unclear who is responsible for the murders, but I don’t see any motivations the government can have for doing this.

Dear Darfur rebels,

I hope I’m wrong but if you were behind this, then way to go. First it was your attack on Khartoum, and now, it’s this. You do realize, there are better ways to get your point across right? Clearly, this isn’t one of them. It only does more harm than good to your supremely legitimate cause.

My condolences go out to the families of the workers.

Sarah and Amina Said…

Posted on October 27, 2008
Filed Under Culture, Intoxication | 6 Comments

… too little, too late.

Islamic Prayer: OMG We Stole It from the Joooooooooooooooooooooooz!

Posted on October 26, 2008
Filed Under Jews, Islam | 25 Comments

Okay, all silly jokes aside, but this video is pretty fascinating. It shows a Jewish guy praying in a way I’ve never seen Jews pray in before. You see, I’m pretty much used to seeing you Jews do a lighter version of the “head banging” heavy metal fans like to do in rock concerts.

I’m talking about the back and forth nodding, but this? Oh, I’ve never seen a Jew do this before, but I certainly do see plenty of Muslims do it.

Heck, it’s almost the same way we Muslims pray.

Fascinating!

(hat-tip: Wasalaam)

Aljazeera’s “Islam In America”

Posted on October 26, 2008
Filed Under America, Islam | 1 Comment

Here’s an interesting documentary you should watch. One of the things that struck me the most is the Muslim Somali driver who proclaimed he’d be willing to fight and die for America because of the opportunities she’d given him.

I don’t doubt the guy’s honesty. I’ve met my fair share of Muslim immigrants in America who are annoyed by numerous issues including foreign policy, but ultimately have a deep appreciation and love for their newfound home.

The Aljazeera dude making the documentary on the other hand attempts tirelessly to pull out all the negative comments he can, but fails most of the time. At least that’s my perception. Eventually he admits that the negative preconceptions he arrived to America with were pretty much wrong.

The documentary also points out some pretty intriguing symbolic references to Islam in the designs of buildings in Washington DC, and explores the long history of Islam in America going back to the days of slavery.

Here’s Part 1 of 4.

Here are the other parts:

Neale Walsch Criticizes Catholicism

Posted on October 24, 2008
Filed Under Religion | 2 Comments

Ex-Catholic, Neale Donald Walsch is an author I’ve been intrigued by lately even though spreads around New Age bumbo jumbo. In this talk he proceeds to eloquently present one of the reasons he left the Catholic Church. Some of what he says applies to all the major faiths and is very thought-provoking.

I mean seriously, eating meat on Friday was a sin? Really? I didn’t know that.

He gets bonus points for his idea on what he calls separation theology.

Watch it, and leave your response if you have one.

Drima and Marriage

Posted on October 21, 2008
Filed Under Personal, Culture, Sudanese | 37 Comments

A recent conversation between my mom and I went like something along the following lines. Believe me, I tried compromising as much as I could but still, no conclusion was reached.

Drima: You do realize, there’s a high possibility I won’t end up with a Sudanese girl.

Mom: But why?

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